2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 617 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dakota | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
